Disability Awareness Day

Disability Awareness Day (DAD) is recognised as the largest annual event of its kind in the world. This year the event will be held virtually via www.dadvirtual.org.uk. Age UK has arranged to have a virtual stand alongside Age UK Lancashire, Age UK Wigan and Age UK Cheshire East. It is totally free, and goes live at 10am on Sunday 25 October.

A week of free, complimentary workshops will also be available the following week between Monday 26 October until Friday 30 October. The website will remain available online for the year ahead.

DAD is a ‘pan disability event which promotes a culture that focuses on what disabled people can-do’. The event is normally held in a tented village but this year the whole event will be virtual! Over 200 virtual exhibitor stands have been booked, as well as an impressive line-up of performers in the Arts Marquee, with 2018 Britain’s Got Talent winner, Lee Ridley, best known as Lost Voice Guy, heading the bill.

Over a dozen organisations will be promoting a wide variety of inclusive sports and activities such as scuba diving, cycling, wheelchair rugby and basketball, dance, angling and Tai Chi. Exhibitors from across the region, the UK and as far afield as Israel and Australia will also be showcasing their products and services.

To visit the event, click www.dadvirtual.org.uk